MaYu Rise was born from a place of vulnerability, connection, and courage.

We – Madeneeyah and Yumna – met while both admitted to a mental health clinic, each navigating our own battles with mental illness. In a space meant for healing, we found each other. Two strangers, holding heavy stories, slowly became friends through shared understanding, quiet support, and the kind of honesty that only comes from surviving the hardest parts of yourself.

From that moment on, we’ve walked side by side, not just in our recovery, but in our purpose. We realized how isolating mental health struggles can be, and how badly the world needs spaces that are soft, safe and stigma-free. Spaces where emotions aren’t dismissed, neurodivergence isn’t misunderstood, and healing isn’t treated like weakness.

That is how MaYu Rise began: not just as an organization, but as a promise. A promise to rise, together. To be the voices that understand.

Today, MaYu Rise is our way of giving back the kind of support we once needed. We are here to build a community that makes room for all emotions, all minds, and all stories, especially the ones that has been silenced for to long.

Madeneeyah is a passionate mental health advocate who lives with Major Depressive Disorder and ADHD. After giving birth to her daughter, she also experienced Postpartum-Depression, a deeply personal and transformative chapter that strengthened her commitment to mental wellness. Her journey fuels her drive to create safe spaces where people can speak openly, feel supported, and begin to heal. With a heart rooted in empathy and real experience. Madeneeyah is dedicated to helping others feel seen, heard, and understood.

Yumna brings raw honesty, strength, and creativity to her role at MaYu Rise. Living with Bipolar II Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD and Chronic PTSD, she understands the importance of holding space for emotions that often go unspoken. Her lived experience shapes everything she does, from helping others feel less alone to challenging the stigma around complex mental health conditions. Yumna’s voice is one of fierce compassion and deep healing, making her a powerful force for change.